Classrooms and Lecture Hall Audio Visual Equipment
DEPT OF DEFENSE.UNIFORMED SERVICES UNIVERSITY OF THE HEALTH SCIENCES (USUHS).USUHS · Response deadline: Mon, 09 Nov 2026
What the government is buying
The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS), part of the Department of Defense, is procuring audio visual equipment for classrooms and lecture halls. This combined synopsis/solicitation indicates the government intends to award a contract through simplified acquisition procedures without a separate pre-solicitation phase.
Audio visual equipment under NAICS 334310 (Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing) typically includes items such as projectors, display screens, sound systems, microphones, video conferencing equipment, and associated integration components for instructional environments. The specific quantities, brands, technical specifications, and installation requirements are not provided in the notice metadata—see the solicitation.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | DEPT OF DEFENSE — Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS) |
| Notice type | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | HU000127QE002 |
| NAICS | 334310 (Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing) |
| Set-aside | Small Business Set Aside — Total |
| Response deadline | November 9, 2026, 12:00 PM ET |
| Place of performance | Bethesda, MD |
Who can bid
This opportunity is reserved for small businesses under the Small Business Set Aside — Total program. To bid, a company must:
- Meet the SBA size standard for NAICS 334310 (1,000 employees)
- Be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) with active status
- Have any required small business certifications current at time of offer
The total set-aside means large businesses are ineligible. Joint ventures and mentor-protégé arrangements may bid if structured to comply with SBA affiliation rules. Non-small businesses may still participate as subcontractors, though the prime contractor must be a small business.
Given the classroom and lecture hall application, bidders should expect requirements potentially involving educational technology standards, accessibility compliance (Section 508), and integration with existing institutional systems.
How to put together a competitive bid
Verify size status and SAM registration. Confirm your business meets the 1,000-employee threshold for NAICS 334310 and that SAM registration is active through the expected award period.
Request the full solicitation immediately. Combined synopsis/solicitations move quickly—only six days exist between posting and the November 9 deadline. Obtain complete specifications, delivery schedule, and evaluation criteria from SAM.gov or the contracting officer.
Assess technical requirements carefully. Classroom AV systems require precise compatibility with institutional networks, control systems, and user training needs. Determine whether the government seeks equipment-only delivery or bundled installation, configuration, and training—see the solicitation.
Price strategically under simplified acquisition. This notice type suggests the award may be made based on lowest price technically acceptable or trade-off evaluation. Understand which approach applies and price accordingly while ensuring your technical response is complete.
Address Bethesda delivery logistics. Factor in Maryland-Washington D.C. metro area delivery constraints, including potential security requirements for DOD campus access if installation is involved.
Prepare required representations. Small business representations, past performance references, and any required subcontracting plans should be ready for rapid assembly.
Next steps
Download and read the complete solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number HU000127QE002. Note the firm response deadline of November 9, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time—late submissions are inadmissible in federal procurement. Contact the contracting officer promptly with any questions; limited time remains for clarifications.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →